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RAL88 · Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 3:09 pm Post subject: R850R- R850GS project update

So here is my R-GS project.

The only original R parts left are the frame, forks, tank, seats, front fender, wheels and side fairing pieces.
The clearance is raised, wheel base shortened and GS shocks are installed.

I might change wheels out if I find them at a descent price.

Originally

Now

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whyoldbill · Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 7:01 pm Post subject:

Cool, now all ya need are some knobbies Smile

How does it handle now? Any significant changes?

How did you shorten the wheelbase?
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RAL88 · Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 7:55 pm Post subject:

The bike handles great. I shortened up the wheelbase by using the R1100gs torque arm. The torque arm on the gs is shorter than on the r so it pulls the tire in and down giving the bike about an inch and a half shorter wheelbase and giving it a some more height and clearance.
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drikko · Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 8:37 pm Post subject:

That model never made it to OZ. Looks great!
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RAL88 · Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 11:23 pm Post subject:

No 850GS's came to the states only the R
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SugarHillCTD · Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2013 3:10 am Post subject:

Nicely done Rich. An "adventure bike"

I would imagine that you have a considerable amount of unpaved roads plus lots of trails near you.
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RAL88 · Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2013 9:19 am Post subject:

Hey John,

Yeah there are a lot of paths off the beaten highway that I would like to go down. Once I to through the PR2s I will put on some dual sport tires and get out to some rougher areas.
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"If it ain't broke, take it apart and make it work better"
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'96' K1100LT-SE
'97' R850GS-R